"Well, at least being smaller means she'll be able to explore?" She's trying to focus on the positive, where she can find it. "I'd have hated to have my lion cooped up in my room for all the time I've been here."
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"Well, at least being smaller means she'll be able to explore?" She's trying to focus on the positive, where she can find it. "I'd have hated to have my lion cooped up in my room for all the time I've been here."